Labor Economy news and trends

Wage Divide Widens as Many Delay Medical Care to Cover Essentials
Consumer Finance // April 07, 2026

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How 30 Million Workers Borrow From Tomorrow to Pay for Today
Consumer Insights // March 20, 2026

Every payday, millions of American workers face some version of the same problem: The bill is due today, the paycheck arrives Friday and they must somehow cover the distance between those two moments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Platforms Let Workers Chase the Best Price for Their Time
Economy // March 13, 2026

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Welcome to the Transactional Economy
Payroll // March 04, 2026

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Wage Divide Widens as Many Delay Medical Care to Cover Essentials

April 07, 2026
The dividing line in today’s consumer economy is no longer employment itself. It is how workers experience liquidity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you […]

Platforms Let Workers Chase the Best Price for Their Time

March 13, 2026
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Labor Economy Workers Less Worried Than Office Workers About Robots Taking Their Jobs

February 10, 2026
Despite high-profile demos from the likes of xAI and AWS and aggressive corporate roadmaps, PYMNTS Intelligence’s Wage to Wallet Index™ shows that workers who could be most exposed to automation...

Pay Flexibility Rises as More Workers Earn Variable Income

February 04, 2026
As inflation, layoffs and uneven wage growth continue to strain household budgets, millions of Americans living paycheck to paycheck are relying on side hustles and gig income to stay afloat,...

Quick Reads
New York Sues UPS, Alleging Persistent Underpayment of Seasonal Workers

December 15, 2025
The New York State Office of the Attorney General (OAG) sued UPS Monday (Dec. 15), alleging that the package delivery company “repeatedly and persistently” underpaid seasonal workers by requiring them to work off the clock, failing to accurately record all hours worked, and manipulating timekeeping systems to reduce paid hours. Get the Full Story Complete […]